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Facts about West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Some of the notable people born here have been: Anthony Michael Hall (actor and film producer), Bob Deraney (coach), and Rich Cronin (singer and songwriter).

West Roxbury is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts bordered by Roslindale to the northeast, the Towns of Dedham and Needham to the west and south, the Town of Brookline to the north, and the City of Newton to the west. West Roxbury is often mistakenly confused with Roxbury, but the two are not connected. West Roxbury is separated from Roxbury by Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. Founded in 1630 (contemporaneously with Boston), West Roxbury was originally part of the town of Roxbury and was mainly used as farmland. West Roxbury seceded from Roxbury in 1851, and was annexed by Boston in 1874. The town included the neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain and Roslindale.West Roxbury's main commercial thoroughfare is Centre Street. The neighborhood has tree-lined streets and mostly single family homes; many of Boston's civil servants live there. There are many people of Irish descent and a smaller number of Irish immigrants.West Roxbury is home to District E-5 of the Boston Police Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services Ambulance 5 who posts at the intersection of West Roxbury Parkway at Centre St and Paramedic 5 who's stationed along with Ambulance 5 at the Faulkner Hospital emergency room, and two Boston fire stations, Ladder 25 & Engine 30 on Centre Street and Engine 55 on Washington Street. The Needham Branch of the MBTA Commuter Rail network has three stations in West Roxbury (Bellevue, Highland and West Roxbury). Several MBTA bus lines run through and/or terminate in West Roxbury. A large Veterans Affairs hospital is located opposite the Charles River on the VFW Parkway near the Dedham line. West Roxbury is home to several places of worship, including three Catholic parishes, churches of various Protestant denominations, and a Jewish synagogue.The neighborhood was home to an experimental transcendentalist Utopian community called Brook Farm, which attracted notable figures including Margaret Fuller and Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose 1852 novel The Blithedale Romance, is based on his stay there.Like its neighboring communities, West Roxbury's residential development grew with the construction of the West Roxbury branch of the Boston and Providence Rail Road; the area grew further with the development of electric streetcars.

West Roxbury Obituaries

It was revealed by Daily Hampshire Gazette on September 25th, 2017 that Alan Francis Sturges passed on in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sturges was 72 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Alan Francis's life.

It was disclosed by Salem Evening News on May 31st, 2017 that Leonard J Sr "Lenny" Russell passed away in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Russell was 81 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Leonard J Sr "Lenny"'s life.

It was written by Salem Evening News on May 19th, 2017 that John "Jack" Fossiano died in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Fossiano was 83 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John "Jack"'s life.

It was written by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on October 7th, 2015 that Edward F Jr "Perk" Perkins passed on in Sarasota, Florida. Perkins was 73 years old and was born in West Roxbury, MA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edward F Jr "Perk"'s life.

It was written by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on March 4th, 2015 that Robert N Darrah died in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Darrah was 83 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert N's life.

It was written by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on December 2nd, 2014 that Gerald F "Gerry" Pierce passed on in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Pierce was 69 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gerald F "Gerry"'s life.

It was noted by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on August 19th, 2014 that Vivian "Sister Roberta" Remillard perished in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Remillard was 91 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Vivian "Sister Roberta"'s life.

It was reported by Salem Evening News on May 3rd, 2014 that Thomas J Coan passed on in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Coan was 78 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas J's life.

It was revealed on March 23rd, 2014 that Barbara Silva Walker (Fairbanks) passed on in Rhode Island. Ms. Walker was 96 years old and was born in West Roxbury, MA. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Barbara Silva's life.

It was revealed by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on November 24th, 2013 that James R "Jim" McCann died in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. McCann was 77 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James R "Jim"'s life.

History

The Roxbury Latin School, founded in 1645 is located on Saint Theresa Avenue in West Roxbury since 1927. Founded in 1630 (contemporaneously with Boston, Massachusetts West Roxbury, Massachusetts was originally part of the town of Roxbury, Massachusetts and was mainly used as farmland. The town included the neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Plain and Roslindale, Massachusetts

The neighborhood was home to an experimental transcendentalism Utopia community called Brook Farm, which attracted notable figures like Margaret Fuller and Nathaniel Hawthorne whose 1852 novel 'A Blithedale Romance,' is based on his stay there.

Like its neighboring communities, West Roxburys residential development grew with the construction of the West Roxbury branch of the Boston and Providence Rail Road; the area grew further with the development of electric streetcars.

West Roxbury Funeral Home News

Nadia Anne Wajda-Webber
Nadia was the baby of the family, born in Lowell, MA on September 16, 1976 ... Johnnie and Tricia Wajda and their sons Jack Riley and Elliot of West Roxbury, MA. Her many aunts, uncles and cousins are also among a very long list of those fortunate to have ...http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/obituaries/898779-225/nadia-anne-wajda-webber.html

Ralph Polcari, 84; owned popular coffee shop in the North End
Mr. Polcari died early Tuesday at Massachusetts General Hospital of a combination ... We learned a lot about running a business, said Pasquale Paolucci of West Roxbury, another one of the six boys, who started working at the shop at 14.http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/obituaries/articles/2010/10/29/ralph_polcari_84_owned_popular_coffee_shop_in_the_north_end/

Obituaries published Nov. 3
Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury on Thursday, November 4 ... Visiting hours in the funeral home Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in ...http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2010/11/06/obituaries/8191667.txt

Obituaries published week of Oct. 28
Foxboro, MA 02035. George F. McMahon George F. McMahon, 82, of Foxboro, formerly of West Roxbury, died unexpectedly on Saturday ... McMahon of Foxboro. A funeral service was held Wednesday at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St. Interment ...http://www.foxbororeporter.com/articles/2010/11/04/obituaries/doc4cc07593427ad751980959.txt

William J. Kiernan Jr., 78
Bill is further survived by his brother, Kevin (Judith) Kiernan of Norwood; and his sister-in-law, Roth Kolka of West Roxbury; as well as many other ... ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation will be held at the Feerick Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m ...http://www.salemnews.com/obituaries/x104125566/William-J-Kiernan-Jr-78

WestRoxburyFuneral Homes and funeral services in Massachusetts
Listing all funeral homes in WestRoxbury, Massachusetts so you can easily send flowers to any location (same day delivery) or find any funeral service.http://www.imortuary.com/funeral-homes/massachusetts/west-roxbury.php

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes, Dedham - Needham ...
Our WestRoxburyfuneral home was established by P. E. Murray in Roxbury in 1908. ... a new funeral home at the present location in WestRoxbury in the ...http://www.gfdoherty.com/OHWR.html

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Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral and Cremation Service, West...
A family owned full service funeral home located in WestRoxbury. Site offers current obituary and service information.http://www.lawlerfuneralhome.com/

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